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Safari on Windows: Mozilla, Microsoft weigh in

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Will Apple's decision to offer Safari on Windows take market share from Mozilla Firefox? That was one question buzzing around Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference today, after the move was announced. I asked Mozilla for its take on that topic, and here's what Mike Schroepfer, Mozilla'a vice president of engineering, said via e-mail:

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"My somewhat-informed understanding is that Apple is currently generating about $2 million per month from Safari's Google integration. That's $25 million per year. If Safari for Windows is even moderately successful, it's easy to see how that might grow to $100 million per year or more."

Sneaky.

Of course, it's also kind of a nice turnaround. Apple has come full circle since Steve Jobs took over in '97. From relying on an infusion of cash from MS and a commitment to maintain Office development, Steve has brought Pages and Keynote (with a rumored spreadsheet application coming). MS has taken away IE from the Mac, and in response, almost provocatively, Jobs introduces the (relatively) successful Apple browser to the PC.

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